What's in the FCE exam?

Paper 1: READING

Time: 1 hour

Number of parts: 3

Number of questions: 30

Marks: 20%

Purpose: Shows you can deal confidently with different types of text, such as fiction, newspapers and magazines.

Paper 2: WRITING

Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Number of parts: 2

Marks: 20%

Purpose: Shows you are able to produce two different pieces of writing, such as letters, reports, reviews and short stories.

Paper 3: USE OF ENGLISH

Time: 45 minutes

Number of parts: 4

Number of questions: 42

Marks: 20%

Purpose: To show how well you can control your grammar and vocabulary.

Paper 4: LISTENING

Time: 40 minutes

Number of parts: 4

Number of questions: 30

Marks: 20%

Purpose: To show you are able to follow and understand a range of spoken materials, such as news programmes, presentations and everyday conversations.

Paper 5: SPEAKING

Time: 14 minutes (per pair of candidates)

Number of parts: 4

Marks: 20%

Purpose: To show your ability to communicate effectively in face-to-face situations.

Information leaflet from the www.cambridgeesol.org website:

Cambridge leaflet

SAMPLE TEST:

FCE Reading full test teacher handbook 08.pdf
FCE Writing full test teacher handbook 08.pdf
FCE Use of English full test teacher handbook 08.pdf
FCE Listening full test teacher handbook 08.pdf
FCE Listening audio part 1.mp3
FCE Listening audio part 2.mp3
FCE Listening audio part 3.mp3
FCE Listening audio part 4.mp3
FCE Speaking Part 1 teacher handbook 08.pdf
FCE Speaking Part 3 and 4 teacher handbook 08.pdf
FCE Answer Keys.pdf